European Union
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Iran reviewing European request to resume nuclear talks
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran is assessing a request from the three European countries to resume negotiations.
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Deputy FM:
Russia not ruling out countermeasures against new EU sanction
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Russia is not ruling out countermeasures following an analysis of the European Union's (EU's) 18th sanctions package, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Friday.
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Tehran sets preconditions for resumption of nuclear talks
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says that any new round of nuclear talks would only be possible if the other side is ready for a mutually beneficial deal, stressing that Europe should also drop threats if it wants to play a role.
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Amnesty International:
EU reluctance to suspend coop. with Israel unlawful betrayal
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Amnesty International announced that the European Union’s failure to suspend its cooperation agreement with the Israeli regime is a ruthless betrayal of the Palestinian nation.
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EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said the 27-member bloc did not come to an agreement on an 18th round of sanctions against Russia. Member state Slovakia has been holding up the sanctions package.
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EU commissioner warns high tariffs could ruin EU-US trade
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – US tariffs at the level of 30% would devastate trade between the European Union and the United States, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic stated upon his arrival at the EU Council meeting on external trade.
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Iran embassy slams biased, unfounded UK intel. report
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK) has rejected the “unfounded, politically motivated and hostile allegations” made by the Intelligence and Security Committee of the UK Parliament.
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Pres. Pezeshkian:
Future coop. with IAEA depends on ending double standards
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran’s continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hinges on the agency ending its double standards in handling the country’s nuclear file.
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Germany claims;
China targets German aircraft during EU Operation ASPIDES
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Germany says that the Chinese military targeted its aircraft with a laser during an EU Operation called ASPIDES.
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Iran rejects negotiating on ending its nuclear program
TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the European Union’s recent push to initiate talks aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear program.
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Slovenian PM:
Member states to proceed alone if EU doesn’t act on Israel
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob says EU member states will adopt punitive measures individually against Israel if the 27-member bloc does not take tangible steps within the next few days in the face of Gaza genocide.
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What happened in first round of Iran-E3 talks?
TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran and the European troika (UK, Germany, France) foreign ministers held a key meeting in Genevra on Friday evening. Here is what happened.
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EU urges Iran to exert restraint after IAEA resolution
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The European Union warns against further tensions, calls on Iran to exercise restraint following anti-Iran resolution.
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Iran Air to restore routes to East Asia amid EU sanctions
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s flag-carrier airline, Iran Air, plans to restore routes to East Asia amid sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) and Britain.
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EU adopts legal acts to lift economic sanctions on Syria
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The European Union (EU) adopted legal acts on Wednesday to lift nearly all of its economic sanctions on Syria.
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Sweden to summon Israeli envoy over Gaza situation
TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Sweden's foreign ministry will summon Israel's ambassador in Stockholm to protest against a lack of humanitarian aid to people in Gaza, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said.
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EU will review trade deal with Israel, Kallas says
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Tuesday that there would be a review of the EU's trade agreement with Israel amid the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza.
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EU's Olof Skoog to meet Iranian delegation in Istanbul
TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – EU Deputy High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Affairs Olof Skoog is scheduled to meet with the Iranian delegation in Turkey’s Istanbul.
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Russia will take verified countermeasures to EU sanctions
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Moscow will not leave the EU sanctions against it without a response and will take verified countermeasures that would take into account, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says.
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NATO, EU prepare West for direct war against Russia: Shoigu
TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – NATO and the European Union have launched programs aimed at preparing the collective West for a direct military conflict with Russia, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said.
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EU may reduce purchases of US Weapons, introduce high tariffs
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The EU countries may reduce purchases of American weapons and introduce tough economic restrictions against the United States
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EU slaps new sanctions against Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The European Union (EU)’s foreign ministers on Monday approved sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two entities over detention of suspects of spying for foreign countries.
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Israel bombs N Gaza's last functioning hospital
TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Israeli forces have bombed the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, the last functioning hospital in the north, destroying its emergency unit, the main entrance, and a facility holding medical oxygen for intensive care patients.
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European Union imposes a 25% tariff on US
TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminum.
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Iran, European Union discuss nuclear issue, sanctions
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi and Olof Skoog, European Union deputy foreign policy chief, have discussed nuclear issue, lifting sanctions against Iran, and the prospect of negotiations.
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Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – The Israeli army said Tuesday that it had again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief warned strikes there and in Lebanon risked escalation.
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Putin’s aide:
EU leaders are ‘affectionate puppies’ at feet of their master
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide drew parallels between European leaders and “affectionate puppies,” reflecting Putin’s earlier comments on US influence over European politics.
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EU invites Syria’s HTS regime to Brussels after atrocities
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The European Commission has invited Syria’s Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.
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On Ukraine;
French defence minister to host key European counterparts
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The ministers from Europe's five main military powers will meet in Paris on Wednesday, a day after France hosts a key meeting of European military chiefs of staff.
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Hungary to hold referendum on Ukraine’s accession to EU
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The government of Hungary will hold a referendum on whether Ukraine should be allowed to join the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters after the European Council meeting in Brussels.